What amendment did the VA resolutions cite as being the reason the Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional?

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d1i1m1o1n [39]3 years ago

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Answer:

The first amendment

Explanation:

The Sedition and Alien acts was a limitation of press freedom and it was also against the freedom of speech.

People could face imprisonment or be fined for talking against or criticizing the president, congress and the government of the united states.

The VA resolutions (Virginia and Kentucky) condemned this act because it was a violation of free speech as contained in the first Amendment of the constitution. Therefore making it unconstitutional

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